Air fryer chicken nuggets
Air fryer chicken nuggets take 350°F (180°C) for 10 minutes. Cook from frozen and flip at 5 minutes for crisp outsides and juicy centers.
- For 10 pieces
- Flip at 5 min
- No preheat
Based on a standard basket air fryer. Times vary by 1–3 minutes between models, so start a little shorter and check as you go. Using an oven-style air fryer?
Cooking more or less?
A starting point only — it varies by model and load. Check during the last 2–3 minutes.
Ingredients
- 10 frozen chicken nuggets
Steps
- Place the nuggets in the basket straight from frozen, in a single layer.
- Air fry at 350°F (180°C) for 5 minutes.
- Flip and cook for 5 more minutes.
Using an oven-style air fryer or a convection microwave on air fry? Spread food on a rack over a tray, and flip instead of shaking the basket.
Oven-style results
SK Magic EON-B450M · convection microwave ovenWe haven't tested this one in oven-style mode yet. On the same model, try the auto-cook menu above first. On other convection or combi ovens, start from the basket values and adjust.
How it varies by air fryer
Nugget size and thickness can change the time by 1–2 minutes. Larger tenders may need a couple of extra minutes.
Tips
- Don’t thaw them first. Thawed nuggets turn soggy.
- No extra oil needed; the breading already contains some.
Troubleshooting
- Hard, chewy coating: cooked too long. Next time, check at 8 minutes.
Updated 2026-10-15